How can I incorporate hostas and daylilies into a small backyard space
Use Containers
Hostas and daylilies are ideal for growing in containers. Hostas don't get too tall, so they can fit nicely in 10-inch deep pots.
Create Borders
Use hostas and daylilies as edging plants along pathways, garden beds or property lines. Their foliage provides a nice contrast and their flowers add pops of color.
Grow Vertically
Taller daylily varieties can be planted behind shorter hostas to add height and create depth in a small garden.
Mass Plantings
Daylilies spread and multiply over time, so mass plantings can fill in spaces quickly.
They make excellent ground covers that suppress weeds. Hostas also look great when massed together.
Focal Points
Feature a large hosta specimen in a container or garden bed to draw the eye. Surround it with lower-growing daylilies in complementary colors for a striking focal point in a small yard.
With some creative placement, you can enjoy the beauty of these shade-loving perennials even in a petite backyard. Just be sure to give them enough room to spread out and avoid overcrowding